"Following a rigorous global recruitment process, we're delighted to welcome Brendan to Al Khobar as our new head coach. This is a landmark moment for the club. The calibre of his experience and track record of winning reflects our ambition and long-term vision to establish Al-Qadsiah as one of Asia's leading clubs. Supported by our board of directors, an exciting and talented playing squad, world-class football staff, and passionate supporters, we're excited to enter this next phase of the club's development."
"Former Liverpool and Leicester City boss Rodgers had been out of work since leaving Celtic in acrimonious circumstances in October. The Northern Irishman handed in his resignation after a 3-1 loss to Hearts left Celtic eight points adrift of the Edinburgh-based side at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Although Rodgers had led the club to the league title in each of the previous two seasons, he was accused of "divisive, misleading and self-serving" behaviour in his final few months by major shareholder Dermot Desmond."
Brendan Rodgers has been appointed head coach of Al-Qadsiah and will be joined by assistants John Kennedy and Jack Lyons. Rodgers left Celtic in October after resigning following a 3-1 loss to Hearts that left Celtic eight points behind the Edinburgh side, despite winning the league in the previous two seasons. Major shareholder Dermot Desmond accused Rodgers of "divisive, misleading and self-serving" behaviour in his final months. Al-Qadsiah sit fifth in the Saudi Pro League and feature players including Mateo Retegui, Nacho Fernandez, Julian Weigl, Otavio and Nahitan Nandez, with the CEO framing the hire as aligned to long-term ambition.
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